Illegal site eviction turns violent as 23 arrested

TWENTY-THREE people were arrested and two were Tasered, as the eviction of Travellers on Dale Farm descended into violence.

Thu, 20 Oct, 2011 - 01:00

Ben Kendall, Lizzie Robinson and Neil Lancefield

Protesters were arrested for various offences including violent disorder, breach of the peace and obstruction, after riot police entered Britain’s largest illegal Travellers’ site in Essex to clear the way for bailiffs.

About 50 officers were pelted with rocks and liquids as they broke down a rear fence to get in.

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Courts Place: Dale Farm Place: Britain Place: Essex Person: Nora Egan Person: Margaret Sheridan Person: Kathleen McCarthy Person: Cornelius Sheridan Person: Superintendent Person: Trevor Roe Organisation: Travellers Organisation: Basildon Council Organisation: Essex Police

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